US Bridges

Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek

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Clark County, Ohio · Upper Valley & Storms Ck · Structure no. 1234625

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,580
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek is a concrete frame carrying Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,896 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Valley Pike
CrossesStorms Creek
LocationUpper Valley & Storms Ck
RouteCounty Highway C0327
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02873, -83.83335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2015)
Projected traffic1,896 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Valley Pike over Storms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.